Houston originals

Houston’s La Pupusa Loca Is Celebrating 40 Years of Salvadoran Flavor

From Hillcroft Avenue to Gessner Road, this Salvadoran staple has built a Houston pupusa empire—one cheesy bite at a time.

07/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Stuffed Goodness

The Best Places for Pupusas in Houston

Our local Salvadoran restaurants deliver on the country's famous dish.

12/03/2024 By Marco Torres and Daniel Renfrow

Salvadoran Eats

Meet Pupusa Mami, Houston’s Patron Saint of Pupusas

Although she made her name through pop-ups, the owner of Allwayz Hungry always had brick-and-mortar dreams.

07/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Cheap Eats

Evening Glory: Dinner for Two, For Less Than $10

Big appetite after a long day? You’ve got options.

05/31/2016 By Alice Levitt and Katharine Shilcutt

Stuffed

Pupusa Buffet Is as Great as It Sounds

Eat all the pupusas for less than a Hamilton.

04/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Insider’s Guide

Best of International Houston: El Salvador

Mayan artifacts, salsa dancing and, of course, pupusas

09/01/2015 By Nick Esquer